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Jackson Homecomers 2020 celebration canceled
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Jackson Homecomers will not happen in 2020, according to a statement from Homecomers chairman Larry Koehler and American Legion Post 158 post commander Howard Suedmeyer. "With the COVID-19 virus restrictions ... and the uncertainty we are still facing for the last week of July, we feel that the best option we have is to cancel the event," the statement read...
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Southeast to implement new online sytem in 2021
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Southeast Missouri State University will adopt Canvas as its new learning management system starting in the spring, said Floyd Davenport, assistant vice president of Information Technology. Canvas, a product of Instructure, will replace the current learning platform Moodle, which has been utilized by the university for the past eight years. Davenport said the change came from a need for expanded capabilities as well as performance issues when combined with campus online infrastructure...
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16 new coronavirus cases reported in region
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Sixteen new COVID-19 cases and one death attributed to the virus were reported in surrounding Missouri counties Friday. The fatality was in Stoddard County, making eight deaths in the county attributed to the disease associated with coronavirus. The county has reported 114 cases of COVID-19, and 69 county residents have recovered from it...
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Mail-in voting surge expected in Cape Co.
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Cape Girardeau County election officials are expecting a major surge in absentee ballots for the August and November elections now that Governor Mike Parson has signed the COVID-driven Missouri General Assembly bill easing restrictions on voting. "Normally, we receive between 700 to 800 absentee requests for an August election," said Kara Clark Summers, county clerk since 2007. "I anticipate three to four times that many (requests) this time."...
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Division of Youth Services focusing on practical skills
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Officer Jason Reed with the 32nd judicial circuit juvenile division, serving Cape Girardeau, Bollinger and Perry Counties, knows how important life skills are. Reed has been with the department 15 years, and has seen firsthand the difference between knowing and not knowing how to perform tasks such as sewing or gardening...
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MLB stalled but baseball still played near and far
(Column ~ 06/13/20)
This feels like 1994 -- and I'm not thrilled about it. Let me explain. My historical frame of reference is in the form of baseball. Name the year (within my baseball-watching years) and I'll tell you who won the World Series and maybe an anecdote about where I was at the time or something memorable about that season...
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Photographer captures pandemic images through Polaroids
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Pandemic Polaroids: Documenting COVID-19's impact using instant film In March, life changed for people around the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The same is true of those in and around Cape Girardeau County. Face masks are now commonplace in public areas as are reminders for people to keep six feet apart...
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Cape County reports four new coronavirus cases
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Cape Girardeau County reported four new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the county total to 136 cases, with 92 recoveries and three deaths. Of those Cape County cases, 107 are confirmed and 29 are probable. There are 56 reported in the city of Cape Girardeau, 41 in Jackson and 37 elsewhere in the county. Five cases are connected with the May 29-31 Lake of the Ozarks boat party. ...
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Candidates to speak at Pachyderm meeting
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Three candidates for office will speak at Thursday's meeting of the SEMO Pachyderm club. Speakers will include state Rep. Holly Rehder and state Rep. Kathy Swan, who face each other in a Republican primary for state Senate. Paul Keopel, candidate for Cape Girardeau County 1st District associate commissioner is also slated to speak...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/13/20)
Today is Saturday, June 13, the 165th day of 2020. There are 201 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 13, 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Tolliver-50 years
(Anniversary ~ 06/13/20)
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Tolliver are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary June 13. Tolliver and the former Kay Stauffer were married June 13, 1970, at First Christian Church in Sikeston, Missouri, by the Rev. Joseph Wagner. After receiving their degrees at Southeast Missouri State University in 1973, Roger entered the field of banking, and Kay was an elementary school teacher...
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Haring-60 years
(Anniversary ~ 06/13/20)
Ray and Joan Haring of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 12. The couple were married June 12, 1960, at Central Methodist Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa. They moved to Cape Girardeau in 1967. Both are retired teachers. They have two children, Robyn and Jason Edwards of Kansas City, Missouri, and Chip and Melissa Haring of St. Peters, Missouri. They also have six grandchildren...
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Glueck-Crail
(Wedding ~ 06/13/20)
Taylor Nicole Glueck and Blake Aaron Crail, both of Scott City, were married in a private ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions on May 2 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Missouri. The Rev. Michael Casteel performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Corina Glueck of Scott City and Sandy Cossey of Scott City. The groom is the son of John and Kendall Crail of Scott City...
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Summer reading in religion?
(Column ~ 06/13/20)
When June arrives, some folks work their way through a summer reading list. The list may be comprised of books, whether ones with physical spines or accessed via the Internet, that folks choose to peruse on vacation. The thought of a summer reading list got me thinking about books that have been important to me over the years...
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Christian unity
(Column ~ 06/13/20)
In an article written by John Piper, founder and teacher from www.desiringGod.org, he discusses the subject, "What Is Christian Unity?" He said that unity among two or more people is not necessarily good or bad. It remains neutral until it is given goodness or badness by something else. ...
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Liking who you are
(Column ~ 06/13/20)
What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you like what stares back at you or are you disappointed by it? Those are questions we can all ponder. As a child, I remember a favorite declaration of my mother. Mom, as I've stated in former writings, was a simple farm lady who was the very essence of common sense and wisdom. ...
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Katherine Martin, Cape Girardeau suffrage leader
(Column ~ 06/13/20)
The 1920 Democratic National Convention was the first to occur after women received the vote by passage of the 19th Amendment. One of the delegates was a woman from Cape Girardeau, Mrs. Katherine Martin, who had made her mark at the State Convention by leading the effort to deny Sen. ...
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Learning briefs 6-14-20
(Community ~ 06/13/20)
Central Methodist University provost Dr. Rita Gulstad announced this week the students included on the Spring 2020 Dean's List. More than 780 students met the requirements for placement, including a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for the semester. The following local students were among those earning recognition:...
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Adopt Jone 6-14-20
(Community ~ 06/13/20)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This pretty baby is Jone! She is 8 weeks old and looking for a loving, forever home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.
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Not really a fly
(Column ~ 06/13/20)
June is a good month to look for fireflies. The best time to see them is after the sun goes down. The male firefly will be flying around flashing his light from time to time. The female will usually be sitting on the ground, in the grass or on a weed. She waits for a male to fly close by and flash his light. She will flash back at him if she sees his flash. It is his choice to land beside her if he is feeling romantic...
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Senior Center Menus for June 15-19
(Community ~ 06/13/20)
The Senior Centers are open for delivery and carry-out only. Monday: Apricot-glazed turkey slice or beef liver and onions, seasoned carrots, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, whole-grain roll and sugar-free apple crisp. Tuesday: Pork chop or chicken and dumplings, sweet potatoes, seasoned cauliflower, whole-grain hot roll and sugar-free peach crisp or German chocolate cake...
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High school art contest winner announced
(Community ~ 06/13/20)
(Note: Marybeth Niederkorn served as a judge in this contest.) 8th District U.S. Rep. Jason Smith announced that Madi Holt of Advance (Missouri) High School is the overall winner for Missouri's 8th congressional district in the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Holt's work "Patriotism Lives On" will be displayed in the United States Capitol Building for one year...
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Getting old
(Column ~ 06/13/20)
A month or so ago I wished a good friend of mine and a classmate a happy birthday. I figured Jim was probably 70, so I asked if he was. Jim isn't much on Facebook or emails and such, so his wife later posted that Jim thanked me for the well wishes. Jim also said he was surprised that he was still alive and had actually made it to 70. I had thought the same thing. I feel very fortunate to have made it to 70 as well. I don't want to kick the bucket, but I do feel fortunate...
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Thomas W. Kelly High School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 06/13/20)
A Honor Roll 12th grade: Matthew Agin, Graycen Beardslee, Matthew Blunt, BriAnna Buchanan, Haley Dodd, Allison Ferrell, Colton Glastetter, Mallory Glastetter, Haleigh Halter, Devin Heuring, Brooklyn Holman, Kelly Ivy, Mariah Juarez-Draves, Destiny Koerner-Dorris, Chloe McAlister, Jacob Ott, Colton Sanders, Bennett Sutton, Lauren Swain, Shelby Walton, Christian Williams...
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Celebrating the life of Renda Kay Clark
(Community ~ 06/13/20)
Renda Kay Clark passed away peacefully in her home in Houma, Louisiana, on May 14, 2020, at the age of 67. She was born Nov. 19, 1952, in Cape Girardeau to Betty and John Schlitt. The only girl of six children (Ronnie, Renda, Roger, Ricky, Randy and John), Renda Schlitt grew up in Cape Girardeau on Hanover Street and attended St. Mary's Elementary as a young girl...
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Speak Out 6-14-20
(Speak Out ~ 06/13/20)
I'm commenting on the video of the 75-year-old white man who was pushed down by police officers. Does his life matter? Is it a race issue or police brutality? "Black lives matter." Don't all lives matter? Or is it just when a black person is killed by a white person? Every week black people are killed by other black people in our cities across our country. ...
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Prayer 6-14-20
(Prayer ~ 06/13/20)
Open our hearts, O God, to respect for and forbearance toward others. Amen.
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Police report 6-14-20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/13/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. DWI n Driving under the influence was reported in the 2500 block of Indpendence Street. Assault n Assault was reported in the 800 block of South Sprigg Street. Thefts n Theft was reported in the 3000 block of Aspen Drive...
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Births 6/14/20
(Births ~ 06/13/20)
Son to Tyler and Christine Zirges of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 12:09 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Name, Clark Matthew. Weight, 8 pounds, 15 ounces. First child. Mrs. Zirges is the daughter of Matt and Julie Boyle of Columbia, Missouri. She is a principal with the Jackson School District. Zirges is the son of Lynette and Kenny Zirges of Staunton, Illinois. He is an engineer with Procter & Gamble...
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Eugene Holloway Jr.
(Obituary ~ 06/13/20)
Eugene Holloway Jr., 68, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, June 11, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 7, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, son of H. Eugene and Joyce Nichols Holloway Sr. He and Marsha A. White were married March 10, 1979, in Cape Girardeau...
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William Colman Jr.
(Obituary ~ 06/13/20)
William H. "Bill" Colman Jr., 89, of Jackson, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 25, 1930, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to William Sr. and Geraldine M. Harper Colman. He and Evelyn H. Milas were married May 4, 1957, in Forest Park, Illinois...
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Jean Burt
(Obituary ~ 06/13/20)
Jean C. Burt, 100, of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, died Monday, June 8, 2020, at Saxony Village. A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial gifts may be given to Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park, PA 15201...
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Joann Arnzen
(Obituary ~ 06/13/20)
On Tuesday June 9, 2020, Joann Vandeven Arnzen of Cape Girardeau left this life at Saint Francis Medical Center to go to her new home with the heavenly Father. Joann will best be remembered for the family she raised and the friendships she developed. She was constantly on the go and a consistent presence and positive influence in the lives of her loving husband, her two daughters, her six grandchildren and countless friends...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 6/15/20
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Cape Girardeau City Council 5 p.m. Monday City Hall 401 Independence St. Study session n No action will be taken during the study session Presentation n Airport Update Presentation n Safe House for Women Food Drive 5th Anniversary Proclamation Communications/reports...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 6/14/20
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes for June 8 and 11 meetings Communications/reports -- other elected officials n COVID-19 Update: In an effort to keep Cape Girardeau County residents safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Mark Winkler will be issuing an update at County Commission meetings. ...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 6/1/20
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Jackson Board of Aldermen 6 p.m. Monday City Hall 101 Court St. Public Hearing n Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for commercial parking in an R-4 (General Residential) District, to expand an existing parking lot to include 219 North Missouri Street, as submitted by the County of Cape Girardeau...
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Stidham appointed to state 911 panel
(Local News ~ 06/13/20)
Mark Stidham of Dexter, Missouri, has been appointed to the Missouri 911 Service Board. Gov. Mike Parson's office announced the appointment Friday. Stidham has served the City of Dexter since 1997 as city administrator. He oversees the Police, Fire, Street, Water, Waste Water, Sanitation, and Parks and Recreation departments and advises municipal boards. ...
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When the Goat is the GOAT
(Submitted Story ~ 06/13/20)
“If you sneeze, the guy on the radio says bless you,” my brother often quotes when describing the size and community of our hometown. That would be fitting if Puxico, Missouri was prominent enough to have a radio station. The town has one grocery store, one flashing yellow light, and more churches per capita than any place I have ever known...
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Out of the past: June 14
(Out of the Past ~ 06/13/20)
EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU, Ill -- A county road from near East Cape Girardeau to north of Gale, Illinois, is open for traffic, but does have water over sections of it; the secondary road, which was being used to avoid construction delays on Illinois 3, was closed only one day; it was reopened Saturday morning, after motorists lodged a number of complaints with Alexander County authorities...
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Out of the past: June 13
(Out of the Past ~ 06/13/20)
Last Thursday's thunderstorm in Cape Girardeau took its toll on many stately trees; now clean-up efforts are exacting a cost on city streets; that's because city street crews have been busy picking up branches throughout town since Thursday night's storm, and every other type of street maintenance has been placed on the back burner...
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